Daijiworld Media Network - Sydney

Sydney, Dec 30: A rare Baggy Green cap worn by cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman during the 1947/48 series against India is set for auction next month. The cap holds historical significance as Bradman had gifted it to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni during India’s first international tour as an independent nation.

Unlike most Baggy Green caps from Bradman’s era, which are preserved in museums or private collections, this particular cap has never been publicly displayed or sold, remaining in uninterrupted family ownership for over 75 years, according to Lloyds Auctions.

“This is a genuine piece of cricket history that Sir Donald Bradman personally gifted,” said Lee Hames of Lloyds Auctions. “Its uninterrupted family ownership and direct link to ‘The Don’ make it one of the most important Bradman-related pieces to come to auction.”

Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batter in cricket history, scored 715 runs in six innings during the 1947/48 Test series, including three centuries and a double hundred, helping Australia win the series 4-0. He retired with a career batting average of 99.94.

The auction bidding will open at one Australian dollar and close on January 26, attracting interest from collectors, museums, institutions, and fans worldwide. Last year, another Bradman cap from the same India series fetched a staggering Rs 2.63 crore at auction, highlighting the immense value of these cricketing relics.